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Sexual selection

sexual selection

A form of natural selection in which, according to Darwin's theory, the male or female is attracted by certain characteristics, form, colour, behaviour, etc., in the opposite sex; thus modifications of a special nature are brought about in the species.


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Gene Frequency

... the mating is not random. Of course, the mating isn't non-random due to sexual selection, it's non-random due to human interference ("breed these with those"). ...

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by wildfunguy
Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:05 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Gene Frequency
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Views: 4021

Re: Green mammals

... mammals you're likely to be frustrated. It's worth mentioning also that sexual selection plays a role here. Colorful displays are used to entice mates by many bird species ...

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by biotag
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:45 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Green mammals
Replies: 11
Views: 6061

Re:

... "Proofs" of evolution: 1. Fossils 2. Genetic mutations 3. Sexual reproduction (which leads to genetic mutations) 4. Constantly changing ... (i.e. weather, terrain, water levels, atmosphere, etc.) 5. NATURAL SELECTION (aka survival of the fittest) Common "proofs" of God: ...

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by OdinsRaven
Sun May 27, 2012 2:58 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: 5 best proofs of evolution
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Views: 172261

Sexual selection

Sexual selection isn't even necessarily sexual, it's just selection of traits that don't necessarily increase survival chances ...

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by Darby
Thu May 10, 2012 2:23 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Sexual selection
Replies: 11
Views: 5801

Re: Sexual selection

It depends on the species. M.

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by naturalgoats
Tue May 08, 2012 12:59 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Sexual selection
Replies: 11
Views: 5801
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